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R379 BMX

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 BMX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 52,961 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 49,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,088 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 49,088 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working replaced switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,826 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,826 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 41,500 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,185 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,347 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 35,347 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,606 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 33,606 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,646 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,211 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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R379 BMX is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 27,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R379 BMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R379 BMX registered?

R379 BMX is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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